The box office just received another blow as it's been confirmed that movie theaters in New York City and Los Angeles are closing in a bid to slow down the spread of Coronavirus.
The entertainment industry has been going to great lengths to keep things as contained as possible, hence why premieres, productions, and even upcoming film releases have been postponed (
Mulan,
F9, and
A Quiet Place: Part 2 are among the biggest titles to be delayed).
While official warnings to avoid crowds and stay inside have seemingly fallen on deaf ears, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti have announced sweeping closures of their respective cities. "Nightclubs, movie theaters, small theater houses, and concert venues" are all shutting their doors in the Big Apple. The same, meanwhile, will happen in LA.
Takeout and delivery places will remain open, though, so that hopefully means people won't have to go without food, especially with shelves in supermarkets noticeably empty.
This will be the new norm until the end of the month, and it remains to be seen whether these policies are extended as governments continue to try to slow down the spread of this deadly pandemic. Needless to say, none of this bodes particularly well for
Black Widow, and the vast majority of fans remain convinced that the film will be delayed by Disney in the not too distant future.
The important thing is that people stay safe, of course, so closures like these are necessary for now.
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